Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will see a specialist.
Category: Baseball
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OF prospect Fernandez, 22, recalled by Rockies
The Colorado Rockies recalled outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez, the organization’s No. 5-ranked prospect, from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, a 22-year-old who hit .284 with 13 homers and 39 RBIs in 64 games for the Isotopes this season.
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Giants exercise Melvin’s contract option for 2026
The Giants showed their confidence in manager Bob Melvin on Tuesday, exercising his contract option for the 2026 season.
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Springer’s 7 RBIs help Jays pile on Yankees late
George Springer had a career-high seven RBIs, including his ninth grand slam, to help the Blue Jays beat the Yankees 12-5, drawing within one game of the AL East leaders.
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Rangers, off 4 extra-inning games, add Dunning
The Rangers bolstered their bullpen Tuesday by recalling right-hander Dane Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock following four consecutive extra-inning games.
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Nats’ DeJong, out since hit in face in April, back
The Nationals activated infielder Paul DeJong from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Andrés Chaparro to Triple-A Rochester.
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Angels reinstate outfielder Soler (back) from IL
The Angels reinstated outfielder Jorge Soler from the injured list before Tuesday night’s game against the Braves.
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Switch-pitcher picked for All-Star Futures Game
Seattle switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje was among nine first-round picks from last year’s amateur draft selected Monday for the All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 12.
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Tigers placing OF Carpenter (hamstring) on IL
The Tigers are placing outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring issue, manager AJ Hinch said Tuesday.
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Twins activate Lewis from IL for series vs. Marlins
The Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis from the injured list Tuesday after a 15-game absence because of a recurrence of a hamstring injury.